Reliability Report · Multi-Source Data

Renault Twingo (2016–2020) Reliability

The Renault Twingo (2016–2020) scores 59/100 on our composite reliability index — average territory — drawn from ADAC, DVSA, TÜV data. Estimated used prices span €2,100–€4,400.

Composite Score
59
/ 100
Average
Sources: ADAC · DVSA · TÜV · latest 2025
Market Snapshot
Listed model years20162020
Est. used price€2,100€4,400
Documented issues0
Listings in catalogue2
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Reliability by Source

Each independent organization measures reliability differently. TÜV reports inspection defect rates by age band. ADAC reports pan-European breakdowns per 1,000 vehicles. NHTSA aggregates US consumer complaints. DVSA MOT data is the UK fleet's annual safety inspection — every car 3+ years old. Lower variance across sources = higher confidence in the composite.

TÜV (Germany)
All model years · 2025 report
HU defect rate (TÜV Report 2025): 10-11yr 33.0%, 12-13yr 41.5%
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58
/ 100
ADAC (European Auto Club)
All model years · 2025 report
12.7/1000 breakdowns
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58
/ 100
DVSA MOT (UK Inspections)
Model years 2004–2021 · 2024 report · n=33412
33,412 UK MOT tests · overall 34.1% fail rate vs UK fleet baseline
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60
/ 100
DVSA MOT (UK Inspections)
Model years 2003–2020 · 2023 report · n=24806
24,806 UK MOT tests · overall 32.8% fail rate vs UK fleet baseline
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61
/ 100

UK MOT Reliability Detail

Based on 33,412 MOT tests in the UK during the 2024reporting period. Score for each age band reflects this model's fail rate vs the UK-fleet baseline fail rate at the same age — a generation-aware metric.

Age 35 yrs
72
10.4% fail vs 10.9% fleet
309 tests
Age 69 yrs
58
24.9% fail vs 19.2% fleet
13,858 tests
Age 1014 yrs
60
40.3% fail vs 32.1% fleet
12,836 tests
Age 1520 yrs
66
42.8% fail vs 38.8% fleet
6,409 tests

Most Common MOT Failure Categories

#1
Coil spring
3,095
22.6%
#2
Registration plate lamp(s)
3,064
22.4%
#3
Ball joint
2,770
20.2%
#4
Track rod end
2,426
17.7%
#5
Catalyst emissions
2,338
17.1%

Categories ranked across all MOT tests of this model in the UK during the 2024period. "Condition" covers cosmetic / wear issues; suspension and braking dominate the rest.

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